ISSN:
1435-604X
Keywords:
CO2 laser
;
Paralysis
;
Vocal cord
;
Bilateral
;
Cordectomy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
,
Physics
,
Technology
Notes:
Abstract Bilateral vocal-cord paralysis usually causes dyspnoea with inspiratory stridor. Most patients have a fairly satisfactory voice. The purpose of this paper is to present the results of a series of 24 patients with bilateral vocal-cord paralysis treated by CO2 laser cordectomy during 1978–86. Breathing improved in 19 patients. In most of the patients, however, the voice worsened. If further surgery is necessary this can easily be performed. In appropriate patients the CO2 laser is an ideal surgical tool for the performance of a cordectomy in patients with bilateral vocal-cord paralysis.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02032604
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